Driving from Balikpapan to Kupang
Kupang lies 1,242 km (771 mi) south-east of Balikpapan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,515 km (941 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Balikpapan | Kupang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 695,287 | 474,801 |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Where to book car hire from Balikpapan to Kupang
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Staying in Kupang
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang. Of the 50 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (31). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 2,320 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Kupang
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Common questions
How far is Kupang from Balikpapan?
1,242 km (771 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Balikpapan; by road roughly 1,515 km (941 mi).
How long does it take to get from Balikpapan to Kupang by car?
About 18 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Balikpapan and Kupang?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kupang?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.